Job Description

Requisition ID: 23184 

Department: Infrastructure & Water Services Dept.

Service: Water Facilities & Treatment Services

Employment Type: 1 Full-time Permanent 

Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week

Affiliation: CIPP/CIPP

Salary Information: $85,947.68 - $104,577.20  annually (2025 rates of pay)

Location: ROPEC, 800 Green's Creek  

Job Category: Engineering 

Application Close: 22/10/2026

JOB SUMMARY

You are responsible for applying engineering knowledge to design solutions, identify technical risks, and offer solutions to mitigate risks in accordance with relevant legislation, regulations, guidelines, and design criteria used in Canada. You also support assigned projects, participate at various internal and external meetings, provide professional expertise and advice to internal and external partners, and prepare various reports.

Infrastructure & Water Services Department is responsible for implementing city-building priorities from planning and delivering infrastructure projects, managing assets and investments, and providing residents with high-quality drinking water, the collection and treatment of wastewater, and ensuring storm and surface water is efficiently managed. Building a better Ottawa for all to enjoy, today and into the future.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of a 4-year Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Minimum experience commensurate with the completion of a Professional Engineer license within the province of Ontario.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) with Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO)

KNOWLEDGE

• Specific and general knowledge in the field of application related to the department
• Relevant engineering theories and practices; engineering standards and related national and provincial codes and standards
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, guidelines, and design criteria eg: Ontario Planning Act, Municipal Act, Development Charges By-Law, Ontario Water Resources Act, Clean Water Act, Environmental Assessment Acts, Zoning by-law and Provincial Water Quality Objectives
• Project management and contract management principles and practices
• Community and public consultation processes
• General engineering approval procedures and practices
• Applied research techniques (pilot plant, bench-scale, etc.): set-up, operation, analysis
• Field investigation and surveying techniques
• Relevant design, construction and operational practices for water, wastewater and stormwater systems, facilities, roads, structures, transportation, and/or traffic control management principles
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Outlook, etc.)
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Prepare and deliver technical and management summary reports
• Plan, operate, execute, supervise and monitor engineering and process studies
• Manage projects, own work and meet objectives
• Undertake projects and tasks with minimal supervision
• Work professionally with consultants and other technical authorities, manufacturers and contractors
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Display good judgement with staff, professionals and customers
• Strong technical and analytical skills
• Build effective interpersonal relationships
• Strong initiative, judgement, and reliability
• Highly motivated and conscientious
• Diplomatic, discrete and tactful
• Flexible, organized, detailed-oriented & independent worker
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment
• Willingness to outside normal working hours

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
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We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.

Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at esc-cse@ottawa.ca.